The photos must be a close-up of the head and shoulders so that the face covers approximately 25% of the photo. YES

Eyes must be open and clearly visible. YES

The applicant can wear glasses, including tinted prescription glasses, as long as the eyes are clearly visible and there is no glare in the glasses. Sunglasses and red eyes are unacceptable. YES

The photos must show a full head without any head covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons. YES

However, both edges of the face must be clearly visible. YES

The name of the photographer or studio, the address and the date the photo was taken (not the date the photo was printed) must be provided directly on the back of one photo information may be handwritten by the photographer. YES

Stick-on labels are unacceptable. YES

Sufficient space must be allowed for the name of the applicant, the signature of the guarantor and the guarantor’s declaration. YES

The photos must show a full front view of the face and top of the shoulders squared to the camera (the image of the face and shoulders must be centered in the photo). YES

The photos must be clear, sharp and in focus. YES

The photos must be produced from the same film or from the same electronic file capturing the digital image. YES

The photos must be printed on plain, high quality photographic paper. Heavy weight paper is unacceptable. YES

Either black and white or color photos are acceptable. YES

The photos must be originals and not taken from an existing photo. YES